Category: Public Sector
Enhancing Public Sector Security Through Serverless Technologies
by Alex Johnson
on 09 OCT 2020
in Education, Government, Healthcare, Nonprofit, Public Sector, Serverless, Technical How-to, Thought Leadership
Serverless applications serve as modular code components that empower customers to oversee security-related tasks or integrate various AWS services to address larger challenges. These technologies enable customers to develop and operate applications without the burden of managing infrastructure tasks such as server provisioning, patching, operating system upkeep, and capacity management. This post delves into the serverless computing model, the Serverless Application Repository (SAR), various solution constructs and implementations, their significance for government clients, and how they can leverage these solutions to address prevalent issues. For more insights, consider checking out this other blog post here.
Canadian Governments Quickly Adapt to Meet Citizen Needs with Secure Solutions on AWS
by Mia Thompson
on 08 OCT 2020
in Customer Solutions, Government, Healthcare, Public Sector, Public Sector Partners, State or Local Government
In response to the escalating challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, governments across Canada swiftly developed secure, compliant solutions on AWS to meet the needs of their citizens. Collaborating with partners and AWS, Canadian governmental bodies launched several initiatives aimed at providing a modern, digital-first platform for citizens to access essential information and services. For expert perspectives on similar topics, visit this authority.
Tech Day of Pink: Cloud Technology Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness
by Sarah Williams
on 08 OCT 2020
in Announcements, Customer Solutions, Healthcare, Nonprofit, Public Sector
October is designated as Breast Cancer Awareness month, a dedicated annual effort to enhance awareness regarding the disease. This year, AWS employees joined the Tech Day of Pink on October 8, collaborating with Estée Lauder Companies’ (ELC) campaign to promote awareness and fundraise for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Numerous nonprofits dedicated to combating breast cancer utilize AWS Cloud to fulfill their objectives, including Breastcancer.org and the Pittsburgh Health Data Alliance (PHDA). For further reading, this is an excellent resource here.
5 Essential Best Practices for Building Resiliency with AWS
by ServerCentral Turing Group
on 07 OCT 2020
in AWS Partner Network, Best Practices, Disaster Response, Education, Government, Nonprofit, Public Sector, Public Sector Partners
Organizations encounter numerous threats to business continuity, ranging from severe weather to cyber-attacks and human errors. Many organizations turn to Amazon Web Services (AWS) to host their workloads in an environment capable of withstanding disruptions of any type or scale. Achieving IT resilience requires strong architectural, technological, and operational management. Cloud environments necessitate careful assembly, execution, and maintenance. Here are five best practices to help organizations strengthen their IT resilience.
Connecting Data Silos to Support Homeless Populations
by Jordan Lee
on 06 OCT 2020
in Amazon Elastic Container Service, Amazon RDS, Customer Solutions, Government, Nonprofit, Open Source, Public Sector, State or Local Government
Efforts aimed at preventing and addressing homelessness are often hindered by a lack of comprehensive data regarding those affected. This oversight complicates states’ abilities to identify trends and emerging needs for effective resource allocation. The cloud can help eliminate data silos. Read on to discover how states utilize cloud technologies to connect data silos and better serve homeless communities.
Creating a Government Notification System for Updates
by Emily Davis
on 05 OCT 2020
in Government, Public Sector, State or Local Government, Technical How-to
Now, more than ever, citizens anticipate prompt communications from government agencies in light of COVID-19. State and local officials are dedicated to keeping their constituents informed with up-to-date information, but traditional methods may not always reach citizens in a timely manner. One potential solution is to centralize communication through a single channel: SMS text messaging.
Developing a Platform for Early COVID-19 Symptom Detection
by Chris Evans and Taylor Smith
on 05 OCT 2020
in Customer Solutions, Nonprofit, Public Sector
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, nonprofit organization PhysioQ has launched a platform aimed at early detection of COVID-19 symptoms in families. Co-founder Chris Evans elaborates on how AWS empowers PhysioQ to create and expand a platform that not only aids in early detection but also fosters scientific research.
Exploring Trends in IoT and Beyond, Powered by Cloud Technology
by Jamie Brown
on 02 OCT 2020
in Government, Healthcare, Internet of Things, Public Sector, Public Sector Partners, State or Local Government, Thought Leadership
We are currently navigating the information age, with the Internet of Things (IoT) at its core. But what exactly is IoT? It encompasses the billions of devices worldwide connected to the internet, capable of capturing and analyzing data, and executing actions based on that analysis. Whether discussing emerging IoT devices, innovative solution pivots, or established applications, certain principles remain constant: observing leading examples from smart cities and healthcare can illuminate current and future applications, while secure deployment and management of devices are of utmost importance.
Register Now for the AWS Public Sector Summit Online on October 20
by Rachel Green
on 30 SEP 2020
in Announcements, Education, Events, Government, Healthcare, Nonprofit, Public Sector
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